FOOTBALL: Edmonds to step into league role

MARK Edmonds will replace long-serving Ken Clarke as general secretary of the Toolstation Western League

Clarke, from Chippenham, will step aside when the season concludes in May after 15 seasons in the job.

Tidworth-based Edmonds will take over - subject to endorsement at the leageu's AGM at the end of the season - having served as a linesman and referee for more than ten years, also officiating on the Wessex, Hellenic, Isthmian, Southern, Football Combination, Football Conference and FA Premier Reserve League.

Edmonds has been a Wiltshire FA Council member since 2004 and a director there since 2009.

Clarke will remain as company secretary of the league.

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Meanwhile, the Football Association have announced that, due to the abnormal rainfall, all leagues may extend their season until May 5.

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